Author: Samantha Soper

What is a UX Researcher? Research is an integral part of the UX stack, but it often leaves beginners and hopefuls mystified. In an effort to demystify the role, I will provide a brief overview of the methodologies, processes, and tools of the UX Researcher. Luckily for you, I know my limitations. Since my specialization

So, you want to learn how to become a UX designer? Designer Alexis Delafose was wondering just that and hit me up to find out my story. “Hey Samantha! I moved to Austin about two months ago hoping to find a job as a graphic designer (still looking) because that’s what my professional experience has

When I was first learning, a simple list of CSS beginner tips would have made my life so much easier. While it is an easy-to-learn language, there are a ton of little tricks that you need to know beyond the language and syntax. Several advancements have also been made to improve the language over the

Ask any front-end developer. In-browser developer tools are the key to speedy development and debugging. Additionally, they’re useful for HTML, Javascript, and many other languages. I’ll focus on the CSS benefits today. With the right dev tools, you can modify CSS and preview your changes in real-time before you commit them to your CSS file.

Nowadays, the internet is crawling with spammy sites offering free textures. Designers know textures and patterns can quickly add an amazing amount of depth and detail to a project. On the other hand, we usually have a small budget for premium stock and limited time. Seriously, who needs to opt-in to another email or share

Designers Share their Creative Ritual on the InVision Blog Recently, I spoke about my creative ritual with Kristin Hillery, Contributions Editor at InVision. As a result, I shared how a notebook, good music, and external creative endeavors do wonders for my thought space. Furthermore, the full article has perspectives from several other creatives about their